GLAMORGAN have launched an ambitious Ground Development Appeal to attract Test match cricket to South Wales.

GLAMORGAN have launched an ambitious Ground Development Appeal to attract Test match cricket to South Wales.

The club is appealing to members, supporters, sponsors and the Welsh community to back plans to bring Sophia Gardens up to Test match standard in order to persuade the cricketing authorities to allocate an England One-day international game for the first time to Wales by 2007 with Test cricket to follow.

Glamorgan are putting in place plans to develop Sophia Gardens including an increase in spectator accommodation, a new pavilion and grandstand and new media facilities.

Fund-raising will start next year.

Glamorgan chairman Paul Russell said, "Everyone is extremely excited at the prospect of developing the ground at Sophia Gardens."